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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of catering services at The Birches residential facility has been completed, with the award made to Sophie's Catering. The buying organisation, Housing Solutions, based in Berkshire, England, initiated this tender to secure ongoing service delivery of meals and food services, aligning with dietary and regulatory requirements. The industry category is 'Catering services for other enterprises or institutions.' This was a limited procurement method, not involving prior publication of a contract notice, and was aimed at a contract value of up to GBP 1,000,000 over a maximum term of five years (2+2+1). The contract period commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2028, with services being delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given its focus on delivering essential services within a care setting. Although the awarded supplier has already been selected, similar future opportunities could benefit businesses engaged in catering for residential facilities, institutional settings, or enterprises requiring bespoke dietary services. Companies with a track record in adhering to stringent nutritional guidelines and regulatory standards could find themselves well-suited for comparable opportunities, aiding in expanding their footprint within this niche market.

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Notice Title

Catering at The Birches

Notice Description

Provision of catering services at The Birches residential facility, including the preparation and delivery of daily meals and associated food services for residents, in line with dietary, nutritional and regulatory requirements. The contract supports ongoing service delivery within the care setting and has an estimated value of up to GBP1,000,000 over a maximum term of five-year (2+2+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-054f3083-8b41-4475-bda5-9ba0f4899b16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e56975d-5a7f-4634-81f0-1302f1fd1e06
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOUSING SOLUTIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
SL6 8BY
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOPHIE'S CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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